7.8 Million SF
Commercial real estate portfolio
- Role
- Senior Director, Facilities Infrastructure Management
- Scope
- $2.3 billion in assets
- Delivered
- Portfolio-wide maintenance, compliance and CMMS programs
Facilities Infrastructure & Business Development Consulting · Toronto & GTA
Infrastructure that runs. Businesses that grow.
Strong at the core. Built to span.
Senior facilities and corporate real estate expertise for owners and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, without the cost of a full-time executive.
- 25+ years
- 7.8M SF managed
- $2.3B in assets
- CFM
- PMP
- BEAP
- IMS 300
- MSc Sustainability
Track record
Proven at scale across Toronto-area portfolios
25+Years of experienceLeading facilities, capital and operations for commercial, healthcare, airport and entertainment properties
7.8 MillionSquare feet managedCommercial real estate portfolio under current facilities leadership
$2.3 BillionIn asset valuePortfolio value overseen through maintenance, compliance and renewal programs
$127 MillionCapital delivered every yearAnnual program scoped, tendered and managed to PMP standards
MScSustainability expertiseGraduate degree in Sustainability from Oregon State University, with ASHRAE BEAP energy assessment certification
32%Energy reductionAchieved through building assessments, system upgrades and better controls
Credentials
CFM
Certified Facility ManagerIFMA
PMP
Project Management ProfessionalPMI
BEAP
Building Energy Assessment ProfessionalASHRAE
IMS
Incident Management 100 · 200 · 300GTAA
MSc
Sustainability & Sustainable DevelopmentOregon State University
BIM
Innovation · BIM & CMMS ImplementationDigital facilities management
What we do
Six practice areas, one accountable partner
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FIMFacilities Infrastructure
Condition reviews, maintenance programs, vendor management and CMMS setup.
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CAPCapital Planning
Multi-year capital plans, scoping, budgeting and project delivery oversight.
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BDBusiness Development
Growth strategy, site expansion and partner negotiations.
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OPSOperations Optimization
Process reviews, staffing models and performance tracking.
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ESGEnergy & Sustainability
Energy assessments, utility reduction plans and reporting.
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BCPBusiness Continuity
Risk assessments and emergency plans built on IMS practice.
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Sustainability achievements
Greener buildings that cost less to run
32%energy reduction achieved across a managed building portfolio
Backed by an MSc in Sustainability and ASHRAE BEAP certification, sustainability is built into every capital and operations decision.
Green building certifications
Led buildings through green certification and recertification programs, including LEED, BOMA BEST and ENERGY STAR.
Carbon and GHG reduction
Reduced portfolio greenhouse gas emissions through energy upgrades, fuel switching opportunities and better building controls.
Water and waste savings
Lowered water use and improved waste diversion across managed buildings, with tracking that holds the gains.
Incentives and savings
Secured utility incentives and rebates that offset upgrade costs and delivered lasting operating savings.
Selected experience
Proven on some of the GTA's most demanding facilities
Results from our principal's 25-plus-year career in Toronto-area facilities and corporate real estate.
$127M / year
Annual capital program
- Role
- Capital program lead
- Scope
- Multi-year plan across a 7.8 million SF portfolio
- Delivered
- Projects scoped, tendered and managed through handover
GTAA
Airport operations optimization
- Client
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority
- Scope
- ADTS department operations
- Delivered
- Optimized operations, backed by IMS 100, 200 and 300 certification
32%
Portfolio energy reduction
- Scope
- Managed commercial building portfolio
- Approach
- Energy assessments, system upgrades, controls
- Expertise
- ASHRAE BEAP and MSc in Sustainability
100%
Regulatory compliance
- Scope
- Four long-term care campuses, 43 direct reports
- Period
- 2009 to 2013
- Delivered
- Full compliance, with emergency and continuity planning
1.2 Million SF
Entertainment complex operations
- Scope
- Major Toronto racing and entertainment complex
- Period
- 2002 to 2008
- Delivered
- Facilities operations for a high-traffic, event-driven venue
Sectors we serve
Experience across the GTA's building types
Facilities and capital programs delivered in demanding, regulated environments.
Commercial office
Multi-building portfolios, tenant services and capital renewal.
Healthcare & long-term care
Regulated campuses where uptime and compliance are non-negotiable.
Entertainment & venues
Large public facilities with event-driven operations.
Automotive service facilities
Shop layouts, equipment, environmental and vendor programs.
Airports & transit
Operations optimization and incident management for critical infrastructure.
Industrial & mixed-use
Plant systems, energy reduction and continuity planning.
How we work
A clear path from first walk-through to lasting results
STEP 1
Assess
Site walk, data review and stakeholder interviews.
STEP 2
Plan
Priorities, budget and schedule you can defend.
STEP 3
Deliver
Vendors, contracts and projects managed to completion.
STEP 4
Sustain
Systems, reporting and training so results hold.
Free self-assessment
How healthy is your facility?
Answer six quick questions about your building and see where the biggest risks and savings are.
Ready to strengthen your facilities?
Tell us about your site, project or growth plans.
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Our services
Everything your facilities need to perform
Each engagement is scoped to your site and led directly by our principal.
FIM
Facilities Infrastructure Management
Keep your buildings safe, compliant and running, with maintenance that prevents problems instead of reacting to them.
- Building condition assessments
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Vendor and contract management
- CMMS selection and setup
- Regulatory compliance reviews
- Asset registers and lifecycle data
7.8 Million SF
Track record
Manages facilities infrastructure for a 7.8 million square foot commercial portfolio valued at $2.3 billion.
CAP
Capital Planning & Project Delivery
Plan capital spending years ahead and deliver projects on budget, managed to PMP standards.
- Multi-year capital plans
- Project scoping and cost estimates
- Tendering and contractor selection
- Schedule and budget control
- BIM-enabled project records
- Owner's representative services
$127M
Track record
Delivers a $127 million annual capital program across a large Toronto-area commercial portfolio.
BD
Business Development
Grow with a plan. We help you expand locations, strengthen partnerships and build the structure to support growth.
- Growth and expansion strategy
- Site selection and lease support
- Partner and vendor negotiations
- Municipal and stakeholder engagement
- Business case development
- Operating model design
2019
Track record
Since founding CoreSpan, has supported growth and operations for GTA automotive service facilities.
OPS
Operations Optimization
Lower costs and raise performance with leaner processes and clear measures.
- Process and workflow reviews
- Staffing and organization models
- KPI scorecards and reporting
- Procurement savings
- Standard operating procedures
- Team training
GTAA
Track record
Led department operations optimization for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
ESG
Energy & Sustainability
Cut utility costs and meet sustainability goals with ASHRAE-level building energy expertise.
- Energy audits and benchmarking
- Utility reduction roadmaps
- HVAC and lighting upgrades
- Incentive and rebate applications
- Sustainability reporting
- Green building certification support
32%
Track record
Achieved a 32% energy reduction across managed building portfolios, alongside green building certifications, GHG reductions, water and waste savings, and utility incentives.
BCP
Business Continuity & Emergency Planning
Be ready when something goes wrong, with plans built on Incident Management System (IMS) practice.
- Risk and vulnerability assessments
- Business continuity plans
- Emergency response procedures
- Tabletop exercises and drills
- Critical systems redundancy
- Post-incident reviews
IMS 300
Track record
Holds full IMS 100, 200 and 300 certification through the GTAA, and kept a four-campus long-term care organization at 100% regulatory compliance.
Building systems
The systems we manage, maintain and renew
Twelve building systems, each covered from inspection to end-of-life renewal.
HVACHeating, cooling, ventilation
- InspectRooftop unit and air handler surveys
- MaintainFilters, belts, coils, seasonal start-ups
- RenewUnit replacement and right-sizing
ElectricalDistribution, lighting
- InspectInfrared scans and panel audits
- MaintainSwitchgear and lighting servicing
- RenewDistribution and LED upgrades
PlumbingWater, drainage, fixtures
- InspectPiping, fixture and drainage reviews
- MaintainPumps, valves, backflow testing
- RenewRiser and fixture replacement
Building envelopeRoofs, walls, windows
- InspectRoof, wall and window surveys
- MaintainSealants, drains and repairs
- RenewRoof and window replacement
Life safetyFire alarm, sprinklers, egress
- InspectOntario Fire Code inspections
- MaintainAlarms, sprinklers, extinguishers
- RenewPanel and system upgrades
ControlsBAS, metering, CMMS data
- InspectBAS and metering reviews
- MaintainSequences, sensors, work orders
- RenewBAS modernization
Central plantBoilers, chillers, cooling towers
- InspectBoiler and chiller condition
- MaintainWater treatment, tube cleaning
- RenewHigh-efficiency plant upgrades
Vertical transportationElevators, escalators
- InspectTSSA compliance reviews
- MaintainContractor performance oversight
- RenewElevator modernization
Emergency powerGenerators, UPS, transfer switches
- InspectGenerator and UPS testing
- MaintainLoad bank tests, fuel management
- RenewCapacity and switch upgrades
Security and accessCard access, CCTV, intercoms
- InspectAccess and CCTV audits
- MaintainReaders, cameras and intercoms
- RenewIntegrated system upgrades
Parking and siteGarages, paving, grounds
- InspectGarage and paving condition
- MaintainSnow, landscaping, line painting
- RenewSlab repair and resurfacing
Renewables and EVSolar, EV charging
- InspectSolar and charging feasibility
- MaintainPerformance monitoring
- RenewSolar and EV charger installs
Specialized facilities
Experience with demanding building types
Each facility type has its own critical systems and rules. Here is what we look after in each.
Automotive service and collision repair
Shops where ventilation, compressed air and environmental controls keep work safe and compliant.
Key systems- Paint booths and spray ventilation
- Compressed air and vehicle lifts
- Exhaust extraction
- Waste oil and hazardous materials handling
ComplianceMECP air approvals, Ontario Fire Code for flammable materials
Healthcare and long-term care
Resident and patient safety depends on systems that never stop.
Key systems- Medical gas systems
- Infection-control ventilation and room pressure
- Nurse call support systems
- Backup power for critical loads
ComplianceFixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 inspections, CSA Z317 and Z7396
Airports and transit
Round-the-clock operations where downtime affects thousands of travellers.
Key systems- Critical systems uptime and redundancy
- Emergency power and life safety
- Department operations and staffing models
- Incident command readiness
ComplianceIMS 100, 200 and 300 incident management
Entertainment and venues
High-occupancy buildings with event-driven loads and peaks.
Key systems- Large-volume HVAC and ventilation
- Crowd life safety and egress
- Kitchens and food service equipment
- Event-day operations planning
ComplianceOntario Fire Code occupant loads, AODA accessibility
Commercial office towers
Multi-tenant buildings where comfort, uptime and cost all matter.
Key systems- Central plant and building automation
- Elevators and tenant services
- Capital renewal planning
- Energy benchmarking
ComplianceEnergy and Water Reporting (O. Reg. 506/18), BOMA BEST
Industrial and warehouse
Large footprints with heavy electrical loads and demanding roofs.
Key systems- High-bay lighting and heavy electrical
- High-hazard sprinkler protection
- Loading docks and doors
- Roofing and drainage
ComplianceElectrical Safety Authority, Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ontario compliance we keep you ahead of
- Ontario Fire Code inspections
- TSSA elevating devices and boilers
- Backflow prevention testing
- Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
- AODA accessibility
- Energy and Water Reporting (O. Reg. 506/18)
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who do you work with?
Owners, operators and growing businesses across the Greater Toronto Area, from single sites to multi-building portfolios. Our experience covers commercial office, healthcare, entertainment, airports and automotive service facilities.
Do you replace our facilities team?
No. We work alongside your team, adding senior expertise where it's needed and leaving behind systems and training so your people can carry the work forward.
How is an engagement scoped?
We start with a short conversation and, where helpful, a site visit. You then receive a written scope with deliverables, timing and fees before any work begins.
Do you work outside Toronto?
Our base is Ajax, and we serve the whole GTA, including Durham, York, Peel and Halton regions. Projects further afield are considered case by case.
How quickly can you start?
We reply to every inquiry within one business day and can usually begin an initial assessment soon after the scope is agreed.
Not sure which service fits?
We'll help you scope it in a short call.
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Our approach
Practical, measurable, built to last
Every engagement follows the same four stages, so you always know where things stand.
STEP 1
Assess
We walk your site, review maintenance and utility data, and interview the people who run it. You get a clear picture of condition, risk and opportunity.
STEP 2
Plan
We set priorities, budgets and schedules, and put them in a plan you can take to owners, lenders or your board.
STEP 3
Deliver
We manage contractors, vendors and projects through to completion, with regular progress reporting.
STEP 4
Sustain
We hand over systems, reporting and training so your team keeps the gains after we step back.
Why CoreSpan
Corporate-level discipline, sized for you
Senior-led
Your engagement is run by a principal with over 25 years of experience, not handed to junior staff.
Certified
CFM, PMP and BEAP credentials, plus full IMS 100, 200 and 300 certification.
Results you can measure
Clear scorecards for cost, compliance, energy and uptime from day one.
Ways to work with us
Engagements shaped around your needs
Defined project
A scoped piece of work with a clear deliverable, such as a condition assessment, capital plan or energy audit.
Best for one-off needsAdvisory support
Ongoing senior guidance on facilities, vendors and capital decisions, on a schedule that suits you.
Best for growing operatorsOwner's representative
We act on your behalf with contractors and consultants through design, construction and handover.
Best for capital projectsInterim leadership
Experienced facilities leadership to steady operations during a transition or vacancy.
Best for leadership gapsLet's start with an assessment
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About us
CoreSpan Consulting Inc.
Founded in 2019 in Ajax, Ontario, to bring corporate real estate expertise to growing businesses.
Sam has spent over 25 years leading facilities and capital programs across commercial, healthcare and entertainment portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area, including a 7.8 million square foot commercial portfolio valued at $2.3 billion.
CoreSpan puts that experience to work for clients who need senior judgment on their buildings and growth without a full-time executive hire.
- 2019 – nowFounder, CoreSpan Consulting Inc.
- 2014 – nowSenior Director, Facilities Infrastructure Management, commercial real estate
- 2009 – 2013Four-campus long-term care facilities leadership, 100% regulatory compliance
- 2002 – 20081.2M SF entertainment complex facilities management
- EducationMSc Sustainability, Oregon State University · BSc Building Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University
Home / Facility Health Check
Free self-assessment
Facility Health Check
Six questions, about two minutes. Every answer starts at "Partly"; change them to match your building and your score updates as you go.
Phone
Office
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Service area
Greater Toronto Area